Carlton Update: Sam Walsh

Sam Walsh is looking to take his game to another level in 2022.

On the day Walsh signed a multi year extension with Carlton he said was focused on the playing year ahead.

AFL News on Twitter @aflratings “This year it’s been a big focus on just keep on getting my contested game and taking that to another level.”

“A lot of the elite impactful midfielders around the comp they’re able to win their own ball on the inside and then also damage on the outside,”

“I think that’s going to be hopefully a continued growth in my game but also keep on building chemistry with the midfielders.”

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“You look at the best teams around the comp, they’re nearly all moving on the same page.”

“I feel like for us as a midfield unit that’s how we’re going to take our game to another level and hopefully build confidence off the back of that to really earn the right to compete with each other.” he said. 

Walsh averaged 29.8 Disposals, 5.8 Marks & 4.5 Tackles from 22 games in 2021.

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Fantasy Impact: Sam Walsh averaged 109.0pts from 22 games in 2021, he recorded a season high 155pts in Round 18 against Collingwood. 

He scored 100pts or more in 72.7% of games in 2021.

The thoughts from Walsh are music to the ears for those that play fantasy, he’s looking to achieve another level in 2022.

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There is scoring upside potential this season, he will be used at a high rate through the Carlton midfield again in 2022.

Walsh is a consideration in season long fantasy, ownership may only be light compared to last season.

He should be a priority midfielder in single season draft leagues in 2022.

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